THE PALENCIA CLUB
600 PALENCIA CLUB DR · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32095
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed completely thawed mahi and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging, not verified as 10k bags.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at service station in front of dish room. One live flying insect at back prep area. One live flying insect at hand wash sink in main bar.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse and unwholesome/unsound. Raw beef patties in drawer under char grill at 71F. Per operator, beef has been in the drawer overnight. Observed completely thawed mahi and salmon in vacuum sealed packaging, not verified as 10k bags.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Raw beef patties in drawer under char grill at 71F. Per operator, beef has been in the drawer overnight.
Intermediate 5
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager unable to provide Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. Provided DBPR HR Form 5030-165.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of left soda gun at main bar has slime build up. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottle and bag of soap in hand wash sink by dry storage. Strainer in hand wash sink in banquet room. All items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment first cited for conducting reduced oxygen packaging of all meats and fresh fish on 3/29/23. HACCP plan received by Plan Review with deficiencies emailed to operator 11/20/2023. Operator is still in the process of completing deficiencies to resubmit final plan to Plan Review for approval completion. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid at hand wash sink at back prep area. Manager stated it is Fabuloso and labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid at service line. Employee states it is sanitizer and labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles with green and purple liquid at dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small carbon dioxide tank in banquet room bar is not secured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floor soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dishes storage rack at back prep area and by walk in cooler have dust/debris. Floor under equipment in bar area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand wash sink in banquet room bar or main downstairs bar. No hand washing sign at main bar hand wash sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top and second shelf of clean pan rack at end of make line has dust and build up on shelving. Hood filters have grease build up.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:22 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.